Hosta Golden Sculpture

Golden Sculpture Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Sculpture' — a large gold hosta prized for its upright architectural habit and broad golden-yellow leaves. The foliage forms a tall vase-shaped mound, emerging chartreuse and maturing to rich gold through summer, especially with some morning sun. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest while the strong vertical foliage remains the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 24–30 in (to ~40 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Upright, vase-shaped mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun deepens gold color

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A bold specimen hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, foundation beds, and focal points where vertical form is desired. Its upright gold foliage contrasts especially well with blue hostas, dark green foliage plants, and ferns.

Care:
Provide rich soil and consistent moisture for best growth. Morning sun improves gold coloration, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and need little division. 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Sea Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Mounded, Upright, Vase Shaped

Drought tolerant

No